Employee Preparation, Participation, and Performance

2011 ◽  
pp. 201-214
Author(s):  
Katy E. Ellis
Keyword(s):  
Quality Assurance ◽  
Project Management ◽  
Project Planning ◽  
Entire Life ◽  
Entire Life Cycle ◽  
Project Completion ◽  
Implementation Evaluation ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Goals And Objectives ◽  
Specific Project

Project management is a carefully planned, organized effort to manage the resources in order to successfully accomplish specific project goals and objectives. It involves the entire life cycle of a project right from the feasibility study of the project, project planning, implementation, evaluation, support, and maintenance of the project. Each phase of the project is a vast topic within project management. The topic of interest for this chapter is quality assurance and its relationship project management. By defining quality and situating the concept within the frame of project management, the authors’ scope and understanding of project completion will be improved.

Quality Management and Control

2011 ◽  
pp. 224-241
Author(s):  
Sohail Anwar
Keyword(s):  
Quality Assurance ◽  
Project Management ◽  
Project Planning ◽  
Entire Life ◽  
Entire Life Cycle ◽  
Project Completion ◽  
Implementation Evaluation ◽  
And Control ◽  
Goals And Objectives ◽  
Specific Project

Project management is a carefully planned, organized effort to manage the resources in order to successfully accomplish specific project goals and objectives. It involves the entire life cycle of a project right from the feasibility study of the project, project planning, implementation, evaluation, support, and maintenance of the project. Each phase of the project is a vast topic within project management. The topic of interest for this chapter is quality assurance and its relationship project management. By defining quality and situating the concept within the frame of project management, the authors’ scope and understanding of project completion will be improved.

scholarly journals Life Cycle Work: A Process Study of the Emergence and Performance of Life Cycle Practice

2020 ◽  
pp. 108602661989397 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hanna Nilsson-Lindén ◽  
Andreas Diedrich ◽  
Henrikke Baumann
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Management ◽  
Life Cycle ◽  
Life Cycle Management ◽  
Entire Life ◽  
Entire Life Cycle ◽  
Organization And Management ◽  
Corporate Environmental Management ◽  
Process Study ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Over Time

Life cycle management (LCM) is a concept that goes beyond traditional corporate environmental management, due to its focus on a product’s entire life cycle. The spread of such concepts is usually understood in terms of processes of “diffusion,” whereby ideas spread over time by some inexplicable force. However, diffusion has proven less adequate to describe how ideas spreads in practice. Here, we address this oversight by studying the emergence and performance of what we refer to as life cycle practices. Drawing on an analysis of the development of a sustainability portfolio within a globally operating manufacturing company, we illustrate the kinds of life cycle work involved in dealing with local activities and interests, connecting activities and interests into action nets, performing life cycle practices, and spreading the life cycle idea. Finally, we discuss implications of life cycle work for research in the field of organization and management studies and for LCM research.

scholarly journals Comparison of PERT/CPM and CCPM Methods in Project Time Management

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (03) ◽  
pp. 01-20
Author(s):  
Taynara Takami Narita ◽  
Caio Henrique Alberconi ◽  
Fernando De Souza ◽  
Lucas Ikeziri
Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
Time Management ◽  
Completion Time ◽  
Computational Simulation ◽  
Time Estimation ◽  
Project Planning ◽  
Theory Of Constraints ◽  
Performance Variables ◽  
Project Completion ◽  
Critical Chain

Purpose: Evaluate and compare PERT/CPM and Critical Chain Project Management (CCPM) techniques, from the Theory of Constraints (TOC), in relation to indicators of delivery time estimation and reliability in meeting established deadlines. Theoretical framework: The research is based on the time management theory established by the PERT/CPM and CCPM methods. Design/methodology/approach: This work has an experimental character, using a method of computer simulation by applying the Promodel software. A fictitious project environment managed by PERT/CPM and CCPM techniques was modeled in order to evaluate and compare their performances in terms of estimation of, and compliance with, project completion deadlines. Findings: The results obtained showed that the CCPM method proved to be more effective in reducing project completion time and meeting established deadlines. Conversely, the PERT/CPM method increased planned project completion time by 189%. Research, Practical & Social implications: Many managers assume that the best approach to project planning, especially when aiming for short and reliable deadlines, is to allocate margins of safety to each scheduled activity. This research reinforced the already widely held perception of TOC that, due to certain ordinary human behaviors, local optimizations do not guarantee, and usually adversely effect, good global results. Originality/value: There is a lack of research comparing PERT/CPM and CCPM techniques through modeling and computer simulations of project environments subjected to certain degrees of uncertainty, particularly in terms of performance variables such as those studied here. The results of this research, therefore, address this opportunity, bringing to light comparative scenarios and explanations for the different behaviors observed. Keywords: Computational Simulation; Project Management; Goldratt; Critical Chain; CCPM; PERT/CPM.

Integrated System of Life Cycle Management of Large Stadium Projects

2011 ◽  
Vol 250-253 ◽  
pp. 3150-3154
Author(s):  
Bao Quan Geng
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Life Cycle ◽  
Project Management ◽  
Life Cycle Management ◽  
Integrated System ◽  
Entire Life ◽  
Entire Life Cycle ◽  
Management Technology ◽  
Construction Operation ◽  
Design Construction

Based on the project management with life-cycle management technology, this paper establishes a integrated system of life-cycle management (LCMIS) for large stadium construction project, which integrates decision making, design, construction and operation by two levels of entire life cycle and phrases. It resolves the existed problems of this kind of project, like the limitation of financing model, the disparity between design and construction, operation problems.

A Research Study on How Project Management Can Help Improve Lean Six Sigma

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 1-25 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brian J. Galli
Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
Six Sigma ◽  
Time Management ◽  
Cost Reduction ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Lean Six Sigma ◽  
Project Planning ◽  
Project Managers ◽  
Management Tools ◽  
Project Completion

Today, project managers are challenged with improving efficiency and overall productivity while working on certain tasks. They must be flexible and understand how to use tools and methods to improve results. While Lean Six Sigma (LSS) provides an overall data driven process to detect and improve system defects, project management has tools to evaluate and create a defined plan and manage a project. This article examines LSS alongside Project Management. It breaks down Six Sigma's DMAIC process, and shows incorporate both LSS and project management tools. If LSS only focuses on minimizing defects, then time management, cost reduction, and overall project planning must be incorporated to achieve successful project completion. This research demonstrates how that is possible. Finally, the research answers a key question: Can project management benefit LSS?

Senior Project: Soloflex Machine Resistance Curve Calculations

2006 ◽  
Author(s):  
Boyd Hubbard ◽  
William S. Janna
Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
Bench Press ◽  
Project Planning ◽  
Resistance Curve ◽  
Research Project ◽  
Senior Project ◽  
Project Completion ◽  
University Of Memphis ◽  
Essential Components ◽  
The University

A senior interested in body building completed a project involving the analysis of a Soloflex machine. The objective of the project was to involve the senior in a research project, and to determine the resistance curve for a bench press exercise using a Soloflex Exercise machine. In completing this project, the student obtained dimensions of the components of the machine, and made appropriate calculations to determine the resistance curve. To perform an exercise, the barbell arm is attached with a pin to the loading piece. Weight straps of equal rating are placed on both sides of the load and barbell arm pins. Pushing upward on the barbell arm will stretch the weight straps which provides resistance to the motion of the barbell arm. The straps were stretched with a Tinius-Olsen machine to determine the force vs. deflection behavior for one pair each of 2.5 lbf, 5 lbf, 10 lbf, 25 lbf, and 50 lbf weight straps. Once known, these data are then used to calculate the force required at the barbell arm to perform a bench press exercise for a particular resistance or "weight." Note that several different exercises can be performed with this machine due to its versatility, but the focus here is on a simple bench press, for which the resistance curve was determined. This study was completed by a senior at the University of Memphis. Data were obtained for a number of matched weight straps, but all data are not presented here. The essential components of a senior project from project planning to project management to project completion are described.

scholarly journals Project Management Practices and Performance of Organizations within the Water Sector in Kenya

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 74-86
Author(s):  
Beatrice Wambui Muiruri ◽  
Shadrack K Bett
Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Stakeholder Involvement ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Project Planning ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Water Sector ◽  
Water Projects ◽  
Company Limited ◽  
And Performance

This project is on project management practices and performance of   water projects of Othaya-Mukurweini Water Services Company Limited. The need to implement successful water projects calls for optimum practices. As a developing country, Kenya is faced with project management challenges. Whilst projects in general have their challenges regarding implementation and consequently success, water projects in particular are plagued by a unique set of problems and challenges. This knowledge will provide important information that can be integrated to project cycle before or towards completion by government, private and non-governmental organizations. Lessons drawn from this study will be utilized by the communities, implementing water projects to address the project performance challenges and plan the better ways of implementing the water projects. The objectives of this study included how planning, stakeholder involvement, monitoring & evaluation affect the performance of Othaya-Mukurweini Water and Sanitation Company Limited. Key theories put into perspective in this study were systems theory, stakeholder theory, agency theory and balance score card theory. The study adopted the descriptive research design to allow the researcher to study phenomena without manipulation of variables. The target population was the clientele and staff of OMWASCO. The findings of this study were generalized to all other water companies in Kenya. The target population was 351 comprising of customers and staff of OMWASCO.This study employed systematic sampling on the beneficiaries of the two projects, whereby 30% of customers and project staff on each project area were interviewed. Primary data was collected using questionnaires. In the course of primary data collection unwilling respondents were encountered especially with revealing information classified as confidential. They were however reassured of utmost confidentiality and relevant authorization documents attached to the questionnaires. Secondary data was obtained from relevant publications and literature review from libraries. Data was tabulated and analyzed for purpose of clarity, using SPSS software. The study concluded that project planning, stakeholders’ involvement and monitoring & evaluation have a positive and significant effect on the performance of water projects of Othaya-Mukurweini Water Services Company Ltd. The study recommends that the organizations within the water sector in Kenya should implement their project planning by first defining the steps involved in project planning so that they can determine what and processes where cost reduction can be done, what can be done to reduce costs. The study recommends that for organizations within the water sector in Kenya to achieve their objectives, they should align the annual goals to their major change initiatives or quality programs and integrate them into the stakeholder involvement. The study further recommends that organizations within the water sector in Kenya should identify monitoring & evaluation ways that can help enhance performance of organizations within the water sector in Kenya. 

Research on Process Management Innovation of Petroleum Drilling Engineering Project Based on Life-Cycle in China

2013 ◽  
Vol 421 ◽  
pp. 864-871
Author(s):  
Zhang Jian ◽  
Huang Kun
Keyword(s):  
Life Cycle ◽  
Project Management ◽  
Process Management ◽  
Petroleum Engineering ◽  
Engineering Project ◽  
Entire Life ◽  
Entire Life Cycle ◽  
Drilling Engineering ◽  
Petroleum Drilling ◽  
Drilling Project

Since the beginning of the 1980s, project management has been gradually implemented within China's petroleum drilling engineering. Recently, achievements have been made in the institutionalization, routinization and standardization of project management in petroleum industry. The sustainable development of petroleum enterprises has been ensured by process management, which based on the entire life-cycle of drilling project. In this paper, the life-cycle of large-scale petroleum engineering project has been analyzed. And relations between project life-cycle and project management process have been elaborated. Furthermore, the process management based on the entire life-cycle of drilling project has been established. The author believes that process management would be beneficial to the overall efficiency of oil and gas exploration and development.

scholarly journals DEVELOPING GROUP LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS FOR MONITORING EVM IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT

2015 ◽  
Vol 45 (1) ◽  
pp. 53-60 ◽  
Author(s):  
G.M.G Farok ◽  
Jose A. Garcia
Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
Communication Skills ◽  
Early Warning ◽  
Value Management ◽  
Earned Value ◽  
Earned Value Management ◽  
Project Completion ◽  
Future Performance ◽  
Tool Monitoring ◽  
And Performance

Earned Value Management (EVM) is used to track the progress and status of a project with forecasting future performance. Leaders use the Evaluation, Verification and Monitoring with Earned Value Management (EVM) technique to evaluate their project progress and performance as an ‘early warning tool’. Monitoring EVM involves determining whether the project is on, ahead of, or behind schedule and on, under or over budget. Usually an organization has many people with many multi-dimensional strategic ideas. All of these people are focused on ultimate end points, they work on the same target, they play on the same field, and they gain their knowledge about the same markets and share their ideas with personal confident. They rely on EVM which integrates cost, schedule and scope to capture project progress assessment and project completion update.

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